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Withdrawal of US forces in Syria 'likely to start in weeks'

Withdrawal of US forces in Syria 'likely to start in weeks'

As ordered by the US president, the withdrawal will depend on the situation on the ground, says US Army General Joseph Votel.

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US returns 'Bells of Balangiga' to Philippines a century after clash

US returns 'Bells of Balangiga' to Philippines a century after clash

The decision to return the bells ends a decades-long quest by Manila.

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US: 'Severe blow' dealt against Syria's chemical weapons ability

US: 'Severe blow' dealt against Syria's chemical weapons ability

US says it has successfully struck the heart of Syria’s chemical weapons program.

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US weighs deploying up to 1,000 'reserve' troops for IS fight

US weighs deploying up to 1,000 'reserve' troops for IS fight

This comes as the US-backed fighters accelerate their offensive in Syria and Iraq.

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US: Discuss lessons from MH370 at defence talks

MH370 'What could've been done? What should've been done?' asks Chuck Hagel.

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US sends undersea drone to hunt for missing jetliner

MH370 Time is critical, since the beacons on black boxes fade out after about 30 days.

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